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All-Star Grilled Chicken

All-star grilled chicken made with an easy marinade (olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire, Dijon, garlic, brown sugar) for juicy, well-seasoned flavor. Grill to 165°F and rest briefly for clean slices and balanced BBQ-style taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
marinating 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken pieces
  • 2.5 lb chicken pieces
Marinade
  • 0.333 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 garlic
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the marinade
  1. Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, brown sugar, black pepper, and paprika until smooth and evenly combined. The mixture should look glossy and fully blended, with no visible sugar clumps.
Marinate
  1. Place the chicken pieces in a refrigerator-safe container and pour the marinade over top, turning to coat. Refrigerate for 2-8 hours so the chicken absorbs the flavor.
Grill and serve
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, aiming for steady heat before you add the chicken. You should see consistent sizzling potential when the chicken is placed on the grate.
  2. Grill the chicken, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Continue until the outside is nicely marked and the thickest piece is fully cooked.
  3. Let the grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. The juices should redistribute, making each bite feel tender and not watery.

Notes

Pro tip: pat the chicken lightly with a paper towel before grilling to help it brown and get clearer grill marks. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3-4 days; freezing is not recommended for best texture. For a lower-sodium swap, use low-sodium soy sauce and keep the rest of the marinade the same.